The average train between Jaffna and Ella takes 20h 21m and the fastest train takes 17h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Jaffna to Ella. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Jaffna and Ella. The earliest departure is at 6:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Jaffna is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Ella at 3:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Ella. However, there are services departing from Jaffna station and arriving at Ella station via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.
Jaffna to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
The distance between Jaffna and Ella is 330.9 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Jaffna to Ella via Polgahawela in around 13h 25m.
